Guscott: Advantage Farrell in Lions fly-half race
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsOwen Farrell has edged ahead of Johnny Sexton in the race to be the Lions' Test fly-half, says legend Jeremy Guscott.
What we learned from Lions win
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyOwen Farrell rescued the British and Irish Lions in their first touring match of 2017, a tetchy 13-7 win over the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians.
Player Ratings: Lions vs NZ Provincial Barbarians
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Joe Marler 5/10 The scrum today was solid but Marler failed to dominate the opposition when it came to the set piece. 2. Rory Best 6/10 Best had some solid line out throws in a...
Warren Gatland denies Johnny Sexton is trailing Owen Farrell in Lions stakes
9 years ago by The Guardian• ‘That’s pretty unfair in making an assessment like that,’ head coach says• Johnny Sexton struggles in tour opener and replacement Farrell plays key roleWarren Gatland has insisted it would...
Sexton up for Farrell battle
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyJohnny Sexton has admitted it will be difficult to beat "world-class" Owen Farrell to the Lions No 10 spot for the Test series against New Zealand.
Who's Your Daddy?
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby take a look at the father son combinations in the coaching and playing world George Ford & Mike Ford Mike became head coach of Bath in May 2013 joining his son, George, at the club...
Five things to look out for during Lions tour opener v NZ Provincial Barbarians | Gerard Meagher
9 years ago by The GuardianJohnny Sexton’s fly-half audition and when Owen Farrell will be used are among the problems on Warren Gatland’s mind for Saturday’s matchWarren Gatland’s team selection makes sense. Thirteen of...
Young Gun: Ali Crossdale – England U20s full-back
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperAli Cossdale is living the dream by training with the best team in Europe every day and has learned that rubbing shoulders with the likes of Owen Farrell and Alex Goode can quickly expose what you need...
Owen is Lions’ key man, not Sexton – Will Greenwood
9 years ago by The Rugby PaperPermutations for the Lions back line are pretty extensive but Owen Farrell must be given a jersey regardless of the number, says Will Greenwood. With the likes of Johny Sexton, Robbie Henshaw and Jonathan...
Playing New Zealand in their backyard will be a massive challenge - Owen Farrell
9 years ago by Talking Rugby UnionEngland fly-half Owen Farrell believes the prospect of facing All Blacks at their own backyard will be a challenging task for the British and Irish Lions.
